A Review of Research into Pretend Play in Autism.

Jarrold, Christopher

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ERIC Number: EJ679504

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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A Review of Research into Pretend Play in Autism.

Jarrold, Christopher

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v7 n4 p379-90 Dec 2003

This article reviews the empirical evidence of difficulties in pretend play in children with autism. Data indicate individuals with autism have a marked difficulty in producing pretend play, a difficulty that is reduced by providing substantial structure to the play situation or by testing comprehension of pretense. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Autism, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Imagination, Play, Pretend Play, Social Development, Student Characteristics, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on Play.